Study Reports

Appendix 3

APPENDIX 3

QUESTIONNAIRES FOR APEC MEMBER ECONOMIES, FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS,
PRIVATE SECTOR BUSINESSES
AND EUROPEAN UNION MEMBER ECONOMIES

 



 

Gary W. Heinke, Ph.D, P.Eng., FHKIE
Director, Institute for Environment and Sustainable Development

Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

John K. C. Wei
Director, Center for Asian Financial Market

Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

February 26, 1999

QUESTIONNAIRE for APEC Member Economies

on

Issues Surrounding Financing of Sustainable Public - Private Infrastructure Projects

for

The Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region

on behalf of APEC ___________________________________________________________

The questionnaire is divided into six parts:
      • Part A: Infrastructure Projects
      • Part B: Sustainable Development / Infrastructure
      • Part C: Sources of Financing
      • Part D: Financing Structure and Techniques
      • Part E: Risk Management
      • Part F: Lessons Learned
         
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Information on Respondent to Questionnaire

APEC Member Economy: __________________________________________

Department: __________________ Sub-Department: _____________________

Name of Contact Person(s):________________ Title(s):___________________

Mailing Address: _________________________________________________

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Telephone No. : ____________________________ Fax No.: _______________

Email address: ____________Completion date of Questionnaire: ____________

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After completion, please return the questionnaire and any supporting documentation to:

Professor John K.C. Wei

Room No. 2417, Department of Finance

Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Clear Water Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong

PLEASE RETURN AS SOON AS POSSIBLE BUT NO LATER THAN MARCH 31, 1999

USE COURIER SERVICE IF POSSIBLE

 



 

PART A: INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS

Remarks: (1) For the following questions, please give the estimated total number of all the infrastructure projects, ongoing / implemented in the past five years, in APEC member economies and (2) Consider projects with total cost of more than US$25 million.

 

1. How many infrastructure projects are considered for answering the questions below? ___
 
 
 
2. The projects funded by your economy / agency belongs to which of the following categories?  
 
 
 
 
 Project #
 
  2.1 Public Utilities
 
 
     
 
 
    2.1.1 Power 
( )
 
    2.1.2 Telecommunications 
( )
 
    2.1.3 Piped Water Supply / Treatment 
( )
 
    2.1.4 Sewerage / Treatment  
( )
 
    2.1.5 Solid Waste Collection / Disposal
( )
 
    2.1.6 Piped Gas lines 
( )
 
     
 
 
  2.2 Public Works
 
 
     
 
 
    2.2.1 Urban streets  
( )
 
    2.2.2 Irrigation and Drainage
( )
 
    2.2.3 Dam / Reservoir
( )
 
     
 
 
  2.3 Transport
 
 
     
 
 
    2.3.1 Expressways / Highways
( )
 
    2.3.2 Urban and Interurban Railways
( )
 
    2.3.3 Rapid Transit / Subways 
( )
 
    2.3.4 Ports and Waterways 
( )
 
    2.3.5 Airports 
( )
 
     
 
 
  2.4 others (related to the above categories) 
( )
 
 
 
 
3. How important to the majority of the projects is each of the factors listed below (Please rank the following factors in order of importance with 1 being the most important and 5 the least important).
     
 
 
 
 
3.1 economic progress of the economy   
( )
 
  3.2 social progress of the economy
( )
 
  3.3 environmental viability of the project
( )
 
  3.4 social acceptability of the project
( )
 
  3.5 economic viability of the project 
( )
 
  3.6 high internal rate of return of the project
( )
 
  3.7 national priority
( )
 
  3.8 other factors 
( )
 
     
 
 
4. What is the total cost of each of the funded projects?  
 
     
 
 
  4.1 less than US$50 million
Project #
 
  4.2 US$50 million to US$100 million 
( )
 
  4.3 US$100 million to US$500 million 
( )
 
  4.4 US$500 million to US$1billion
( )
 
  4.5 more than US$1 billion
( )
 
     
 
 
5. How long is / was / expected to be the construction phase for the projects? 
     
 
 
     
Project #
 
  5.1 less than 2 years   
( )
 
  5.2 2 to 5 years
( )
 
  5.3 more than 5 years
( )
 
     
 
 
6. How long is the operation phase of the projects?
 
     
 
 
     
Project #
 
  6.1 up to 5 years 
( )
 
  6.2 5 to 10 years
( )
 
  6.3 10 to 20 years
( )
 
  6.4 more than 20 years
( )
 
   
 
 
7. The project revenue is denominated in which of the following currency(ies) for the majority of the projects and in what percentage? 
   
 
 
   
%
 
  7.1 local currency
( )
 
  7.2 US$ 
( )
 
  7.3 others _______________________  
( )
 
   
100%
 
   
 
 
8. What is the payback period of the projects?
   
 
 
   
Project #
 
  8.1 less than 5 years  
( )
 
  8.2 5 to 10 years
( )
 
  8.3 10 to 20 years
( )
 
  8.4 more than 20 years
( )
 
   
 
 
9. What is the internal rate of return (IRR) of the projects? (Please give IRR mean and range in %) Mean ______ %; Range ___% to ___%
   
 
 
10. What percentage of the total projects has guaranteed return by the host government? __%
   
 
 
11. Among the projects with guaranteed return by the host government, what is the mean and range of minimum rate of return (%) guaranteed by the government? Mean ______ %; Range __% to __%
   
 
 
12. Among the projects with guaranteed return by the host government, the rate of return is guaranteed in which currency? 
   
Project #
 
  12.1 guaranteed in local currency 
( )
 
  12.2 guaranteed in US$  
( )
 
  12.3 others 
( )
 
   
 
 
13. In case of additional comments related to Part A, please write down in the space below:
   
 
 
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PART B: SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT / INFRASTRUCTURE

1. Which of the following factors would you consider for defining sustainability?

        ?
  1.1 Fulfillment of Needs  
    1.1.1 social needs ( )
    1.1.2 economic needs ( )
    1.1.3 environmental needs ( )
  1.2 Human Aspect  
    1.2.1 present generation ( )
    1.2.2 future generation ( )
  1.3 Achievements  
    1.3.1 vibrant economy ( )
    1.3.2 social progress ( )
    1.3.3 better environmental quality ( )
  1.4 Location  
    1.4.1 locally  ( )
    1.4.2 internationally  ( )
  1.5 Efforts by different parties  
    1.5.1 community efforts ( )
    1.5.2 local government efforts ( )
    1.5.3 national government efforts ( )
    1.5.4 Private sector efforts ( )
  1.6 Others _____________________________ ( )
       
2a. Do you agree with the following definition of sustainable development (tentatively used by this study)?
stainable development balances social, economic and environmental needs, both for the present and future generations, simultaneously achieving a vibrant economy, social progress and better environmental quality, locally and internationally, through the efforts of the communities and governments?
       
  2.1 Yes   ( )
  2.2 No  ( )
  2.3 May be    ( )
       
2b. If you disagree with the definition in 2a, please elaborate why you disagree.
       
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3a. Do you agree with the following definition for sustainable infrastructure (tentatively used by this study)?
An infrastructure is sustainable when it is economically viable, socially acceptable and environmentally acceptable.
       
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3b. If you disagree with the definition in 3a, please elaborate why you disagree.
       
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4. Do you consider environmental and social aspects of a project before financing decisions are made? Please elaborate.
       
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5. Please identify the top three issues/characteristics/trends, which may negatively impact on the sustainability of infrastructure projects.
       
  5.1 _______________________________________________________________________________
  5.2 _______________________________________________________________________________
  5.3 _______________________________________________________________________________
       
6. Please identify the top three issues/characteristics/trends, which may positively contribute to the sustainability of infrastructure project.
       
  6.1 _______________________________________________________________________________
  6.2 _______________________________________________________________________________
  6.3 _______________________________________________________________________________
       
7. Please name the financing techniques, if any, which you believe would more likely enhance sustainability, and why?
       
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8. In case of low likelihood of enhancing sustainability by the financing techniques outlined, can you suggest financing techniques that might enhance sustainability of the project?
       
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9. Are there sustainable infrastructure projects among the non-funded projects that could not be funded due to financial risk(s)?  
     
Project #
  9.1 Yes
( )
  9.2 No 
( )
  9.3 May be
( )
     
 
10. Among the projects not funded due to financial risks, in which of the following categories do those projects belong?
     
Project #
  10.1 Public Utilities
 
    10.1.1 Power
( )
    10.1.2 Telecommunication
( )
    10.1.3 Piped Water Supply / Treatment
( )
    10.1.4 Sewerage / Treatment
( )
    10.1.5 Solid Waste Collection / Disposal 
( )
    10.1.6 Piped Gas lines
( )
  10.2 Public Works
 
    10.2.1 Urban streets
( )
    10.2.2 Irrigation and Drainage 
( )
    10.2.3 Dam / Reservoir   
( )
  10.3 Transport
 
    10.2.1 Expressways / Highways
( )
    10.2.2 Urban and Interurban Railways
( )
    10.2.3 Rapid Transit / Subways
( )
    10.2.4 Ports and Waterways
( )
    10.2.5 Airports
( )
  10.4 others (related to the above categories)                     
       
11. Among the projects not funded due to financial risks, the non-funding of sustainable infrastructure project(s) was due to the following factors: (Please select all relevant categories). 
     
Project #
  11.1 sovereign risk
( )
  11.2 currency devaluation / convertibility risk
( )
  11.3 project was not supported by the host government
( )
  11.4 interest rate risk was not hedged
( )
  11.5 export credit agencies / multilateral funding institutions did not participate in debt financing of the project(s)
( )
  11.6 export credit agencies / multilateral funding institutions did not provide political and / or commercial risk insurance
( )
  11.7 other financial risks
( )
       
12. How have / could have various features of the majority of infrastructure projects in APEC member economies contributed to economic, social, and environmental sustainability? Please comment.
       
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13. In case of additional comments related to Part B, please write down in the space below:
       
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PART C: SOURCES OF FINANCING
       
1. Which of the following types of financing supports the projects: 
 
     
Project #
  1.1 public sector financing 
( )
  1.2 private sector financing 
( )
  1.3 public and private sectors financing
( )
  1.4 others
( )
   
 
2. Among the projects financed by both public and private sectors, what percentage of the total project cost is funded by the private sector?  
   
Project #
  2.1 80-100%
( )
  2.2 60-80%
( )
  2.3 40-60%
( )
  2.4 20-40%
( )
  2.5 less than 20%
( )
   
 
3. What is the percentage of debt financing for each of the funded projects?
   
Project #
  3.1 80-100%
( )
  3.2 60-80% 
( )
  3.3 40-60%
( )
  3.4 20-40%
( )
  3.5 less than 20%
( )
   
 
4. Which of the following parties arrange equity financing?
   
Project #
  4.1 project sponsors
( )
  4.2 purchasers of project output
( )
  4.3 owners of any natural resource reserves
( )
  4.4 suppliers of essential products / services (e.g. engineering firms)
( )
  4.5 others _____________________________
( )
   
 
5. Equity financing is sourced through: 
   
Project #
  5.1 directly from shareholders
( )
  5.2 commercial banks and credit companies
( )
  5.3 committed investment funds
( )
  5.4 pooled equity by two or more of the above mentioned parties 
( )
  5.5 others _____________________________
( )
     
6. Are the projects insured for political and / or commercial risks? If yes, what percentage of the total project cost is insured for majority of the projects?
     
   
Project #
%
  6.1 political risk only
( )
( )
  6.2 commercial risk only
( )
( )
  6.3 both (a) and (b)
( )
( )
  6.4 not applicable
( )
( )
     
7. How would you define the project type? 
   
Project #
  7.1 Perpetual Franchise
( )
  7.2 Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT)
( )
  7.3 Build-Own-Operate (BOO)
( )
  7.4 Build-Own-Operate-Transfer (BOOT) 
( )
  7.5 Build-Transfer-Operate (BTO) 
( )
  7.6 Buy-Build-Operate (BBO) 
( )
  7.7 Lease-Develop-Operate (LDO)
( )
  7.8 Government Funded, separate Design-Build
( )
  7.9 Government Funded, turnkey Design-Build 
( )
  7.10 Government Funded, turnkey Design-Build-Operate
( )
  7.11 others __________________
( )
   
 
8. The above mentioned project type(s) are implemented because:
   
Project #
  8.1 it meets all or most of the following criteria:
( )
 

(i) higher efficiency; (ii) technological advancement;
advances in regulatory framework; (iv) commitment to
private resources; and (v) early cost recovery. 

 
  8.2 the host government was interested in ownership reversion from private to public sector after smooth operation of the facilities;
( )
  8.3 the host government wanted private entity to assume principal responsibility for the projects financial obligations; 
( )
  8.4 Private entities could not raise the full cost for developing the existing facility; 
( )
  8.5 the partnership is an efficient way of risk sharing as the project is currently losing money;
( )
  8.6 others _______________________
( )
  8.7 not applicable
( )
     
9. Which of the following financial institutions are direct lenders to the projects?
   
Project #
  9.1 Commercial banks
 
 

       9.1.1 Domestic

( )
 

       9.1.2 International 

( )
  9.2 Export Credit Agencies
 
         9.2.1 Export Import Bank of the US (USExim)
( )
         9.2.2 Export Import Bank of Japan (Jexim)
( )
 

       9.2.3 Canada Export Development Corporation

( )
 

       9.2.4 UK Export Credits Guarantee Department

( )
         9.2.5 Coface (France)
( )
         9.2.6 Sace (Italy) 
( )
 

       9.2.7 Hermes (Germany) 

( )
 

       9.2.8 others __________________________________

( )
  9.3 Multilateral Funding Institutions
 
 

       9.3.1 Asian Development Bank (ADB) 

( )
 

       9.3.2 Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) 

( )
 

       9.3.3 International Finance Corporation (IFC)

( )
 

       9.3.4 International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD)

( )
 

       9.3.5 International Development Association (IDA) 

( )
 

       9.3.6 Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA)

( )
 

       9.3.7 Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) 

( )
 

       9.3.8 other(s) __________________________  

( )
  9.4 Investment Banks
 
 

       9.4.1 American Banks 

( )
 

       9.4.2 European Banks

( )
 

9.4.3 other(s) __________________________ 

( )
  9.5 Capital Markets e.g. Project Bonds
( )
  9.6 Pension Funds / Life Insurance Companies
( )
  9.7 others _____________________________ 
( )
   
 
10. Which of the following financing facilities are used for raising capital for projects?
   
Project #
  10.1 Construction loan
( )
  10.2 Term loan (commercial banks, export credit agencies, etc.)
( )
  10.3 Standby Contingent Facilities 
( )
  10.4 Overrun Equity
( )
  10.5 Export Credit
( )
  10.6 Bonds
( )
  10.7 others ____________________
( )
   
 
11. In case of additional comments related to Part C, please write down in the space below:
   
 
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PART D: FINANCING STRUCTURE AND TECHNIQUES
   
 
1. How is the construction financing achieved? 
 
 
Project #
 
1.1 short-term funds from commercial banks
( )
 
1.2 short term promissory notes by the Project Company
( )
 
1.3 long term bank loan
( )
 
1.4 bonds
( )
 
1.5 direct loans by the project sponsors 
( )
 
1.6 export credit agency 
( )
 
1.7 others _____________________________
( )
 
 
 
 
 
2. How is the permanent financing achieved? 
 
 
Project #
 
2.1 Private placement of long-term (>5 years) project debt
( )
 
2.2 Project Bond Offering  
( )
  2.3 borrowing through multilateral funding institutions  
( )
  2.4 export credit agencies
( )
  2.5 commercial banks 
( )
  2.6 others _____________________________
( )
     
3. What is the drawdown schedule of various debt tranches?   
   
Project #
  3.1 equity injection followed by debt drawdown
( )
  3.2 simultaneous drawdown of equity and debt in specific ratio
( )
  3.3 no restriction
( )
  3.4 others ___________________________
( )
   
 
4. What is the debt repayment schedule for various tranches?
   
Project #
  4.1 bullet repayment 
( )
  4.2 amortization schedule
( )
  4.3 sinking fund repayment 
( )
  4.4 others ______________________________
( )
   
 
5. The debt repayment is denominated in which of the following currency(ies) and in what percentage?
   
%
  5.1 local currency
( )
  5.2 US$
( )
  5.3 others
( )
   
100%
   
 
6. In case of additional comments related to Part D, please write down in the space below:
   
 
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PART E: RISK MANAGEMENT

Remarks: Please choose all the relevant categories

   
 
1. Which of the following factors are considered to mitigate construction / completion risk?
   
Project #
  1.1 fixed cost, date certain, turnkey Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contract
( )
  1.2 completion guarantee by party other than the EPC contractor
( )
  1.3 backstop guarantee such as letter of credit or performance bond by financial institutions
( )
  1.4 pledging of contractor s capital through an equity stake in the project 
( )
  1.5 cost overrun facility commitment by project sponsors 
( )
  1.6 charging the contractor liquidated damages capped at some percent of the project cost for completion delay 
( )
  1.7 others
( )
  1.8 not applicable
( )
   
 
2. Which of the following factors are considered to mitigate market risk?
   
Project #
  2.1 government guarantee / minimum guaranteed return bearing risk of non-payment by customers
( )
  2.2 take-or-pay contract with the government 
( )
  2.3 debt service accounts to provide cushion in the event of non-payment 
( )
  2.4 independent appraisal from a third party about demand for project output such as electricity consumption
( )
  2.5 project bundling such as combining water treatment and sewage disposal utilities
( )
  2.6 hedging by forwards and futures enabling project sponsors to sell their output for future delivery.
( )
  2.7 others
( )
  2.8 not applicable
( )
   
 
3. Which of the following factors are considered to mitigate currency exchange / convertibility risks?
   
Project #
  3.1 indexing tariff rate to exchange rate fluctuations
( )
  3.2 indexing tariff rate to interest rate changes
( )
  3.3 indexing variable and fixed costs to local inflation
( )
  3.4 price-cap formula linking tariffs to changes in price of raw material(s) 
( )
  3.5 setting up reserve funds for devaluation risk
( )
  3.6 hedging using currency forwards and futures
( )
  3.7 arranging one or more currency swaps
( )
  3.8 hedging using currency options
( )
  3.9 no hedging
( )
  3.10 others
( )
  3.11 not applicable
( )
   
 
4. Which of the following factors are considered to mitigate regulatory / political risks?
   
Project #
  4.1 establishment of an independent regulatory authority 
( )
  4.2 provision for tariff adjustment with changing economic conditions (e.g. increase in cost of raw material) 
( )
  4.3 local investors / developers equity participation
( )
  4.4 all parties involved in the project must provide guarantee for project completion
( )
  4.5 Export Credit Agency and or Multilateral Agency Guarantee 
( )
  4.6 Federal and State government commitment expressed in the form of Letter of Support or Guarantee
( )
  4.7 others
( )
  4.8 not applicable 
( )
   
 
5. Which of the following factors are considered to mitigate environmental risks?
   
Project #
  5.1 conduct Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) prior to funding
( )
  5.2 funding projects designed to be inherently less damaging to the environment (e.g. using cleaner technologies) 
( )
  5.3 introducing anti-pollution measures such as equipment to reduce power station emissions
( )
  5.4 developing management systems that minimize the risk of unforeseen problems and include plans to deal with emergencies and contingencies
( )
  5.5 contractual measures to allocate risks between various parties involved in the deal 
( )
  5.6 include environmental performance related payments in the contract
( )
  5.7 allowing only reputable and pre-qualified tenderers to bid the project 
( )
  5.8 others
( )
  5.9 not applicable
( )
   
 
6. How is the project floating rate based interest rate risk exposure eliminated?
   
Project #
  6.1 entering into an interest rate cap contract
( )
  6.2 entering into an interest rate swap agreement 
( )
  6.3 interest rate futures
( )
  6.4 interest rate options
( )
  6.5 no hedging
( )
  6.6 others
( )
  6.7 not applicable 
( )
   
 
7. In case of additional comments related to Part E, please write down in the space below:
   
 

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PART F: LESSONS LEARNE
 
   
 
1. Are there any innovative financing techniques that you are likely to implement for financing infrastructure projects in future? If yes, please describe briefly the techniques and its advantages in the space provided below.
 
   
 

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2. In situations of extreme currency devaluation as seen recently in Indonesia and Thailand, economic and currency risks are transformed into political risk. How would you prepare yourself to hedge in such a situation such that all parties involved in the project can repay debt and achieve an adequate rate of return?
 
   
 
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3. In case of additional comments related to Part F, please write down in the space below:
 
   
 
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Annex 1

Definition of different project types:
1. Perpetual Franchise: a structure of project finance whereby private entities finance and operate the project under a perpetual franchise from the host government. All the financial support is provided by private parties which retain title to the assets. The government regulates safety, quality of service and profits.

2. Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT): a structure of project finance whereby the project company build and operate the project for a period determined to be sufficient to discharge construction costs and generate a satisfactory return during the operating period, at the end of which the project is handed over to the host government usually without compensation.

3. Build-Own-Operate (BOO): a structure of project finance whereby the project company build own and operate the project throughout the life of the project.

4. Build-Own-Operate-Transfer (BOOT): a structure of project finance whereby the project company build, own and operate the project for a certain period, at the end of which the project ownership is transferred to the host government.

5. Build-Transfer-Operate (BTO): a structure of project finance whereby private entities design, finance and build the project. They transfer legal title to the host government immediately after the project facilities pass completion tests. The private entity then lease the project facility back from the public authority for a fixed term which gives the private entity the right to operate the project facility and to collect revenues for its own account during the lease period. At the end of the lease, the public authority operates the project facility itself or hires someone else to operate it.

6. Buy-Build-Operate (BBO): a private firm buys an existing facility from the host government, modernizes or expand it, and operates it as a regulated profit-making public-use facility. Underdeveloped, deteriorating, or congested roadways, bridges, and airports are good candidates for this type of financing structure.

7. Lease-Develop-Operate (LDO): a private firm leases an existing publicly owned facility and surrounding land from the host government and expands, develops and operates the facility under the revenue-sharing contract with the host government for a fixed term. The host government holds the legal title of the facility.

 


 
   
 
Gary W. Heinke, Ph.D, P.Eng., FHKIE

Director, Institute for Environment and Sustainable Development

Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

John K.C. Wei

Director, Center for Asian Financial Market

Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

February 26, 1999

 
QUESTIONNAIRE for Financial Institutions

on

"Issues Surrounding Financing of Sustainable Public - Private Infrastructure Projects

for

The Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region

on behalf of APEC

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The questionnaire is divided into five parts:

      • Part A: Infrastructure Projects
      • Part B: Sustainable Development / Infrastructure
      • Part C: Financing Sources and Techniques
      • Part D: Risk Management
      • Part E: Lessons Learned
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After completion, please return the questionnaire and any supporting documentation to:

Professor John K.C. Wei

Room No. 2417, Department of Finance

Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Clear Water Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong

PLEASE RETURN AS SOON AS POSSIBLE BUT NO LATER THAN MARCH 31, 1999

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PART A: INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS

Remarks: (1) For the following questions, please give the estimated total number of all the infrastructure projects, ongoing / implemented in the past five years, in APEC member economies and (2) Consider projects with total cost of more than US$25 million.

1. How many infrastructure projects are considered for answering the questions below? ___

 
2. The projects funded by your institution belong to which of the following categories?
       
Project #
      2.1 Public Utilities
    2.1.1 Power  
( )
    2.1.2 Telecommunications  
( )
    2.1.3 Piped Water Supply / Treatment  
( )
    2.1.4 Sewerage / Treatment   
( )
    2.1.5 Solid Waste Collection / Disposal   
( )
    2.1.6 Piped Gas lines  
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      2.2 Public Works
    2.2.1 Urban streets  
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    2.2.2 Irrigation and Drainage  
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    2.2.3 Dam / Reservoir  
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      2.3 Transport
    2.3.1 Expressways / Highways  
( )
    2.3.2 Urban and Interurban Railways  
( )
    2.3.3 Rapid Transit / Subways  
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    2.3.4 Ports and Waterways  
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    2.3.5 Airports  
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      2.4 others (related to the above categories)                    
       
 
3. How would you rate the following factors relative to each other for the majority of infrastructure projects prior to funding them? (Please write "H" for high, "M" for medium and "L" for low rating).
       
H/M/L
    3.1 economic progress of the host economy
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    3.2 social progress of the host economy
( )
    3.3 environmental viability of the project
( )
    3.4 social acceptability of the project 
( )
    3.5 economic viability of the project 
( )
    3.6 high internal rate of return of the project 
( )
    3.7 other factors _______________________
( )
       
 
4. What is the total cost of each of the projects funded by your institution?
       
Project #
  4.1 less than US$50 million  
( )
  4.2 US$50 million to US$100 million 
( )
  4.3 US$100 million to US$500 million
( )
  4.4 US$500 million to US$1billion  
( )
  4.5 more than US$1 billion  
( )
       
 
5. How long is / was /expected to be the construction phase of the projects?  
 
       
Project #
  5.1 less than 2 years  
 
  5.2 2 to 5 years
 
  5.3 more than 5 years 
 
       
 
6. How long is the operation phase of the projects?  
 
       
Project #
  6.1 up to 5 years
 
  6.2 5 to 10 years   
 
  6.3 10 to 20 years  
 
  6.4 more than 20 years   
 
       
 
7. The project revenue is denominated in which of the following currency(ies) for the majority of the projects and in what percentage?   
 
       
%
  7.1 local currency    
( )
  7.2 US$  
( )
  7.3 others _______________________       
( )

 

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